Game Warden Dawson R. Murchison, Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission, Texas

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Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission, Texas

Game Warden

Dawson R. Murchison

Texas Game, Fish, and Oyster Commission, Texas

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 20, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/20/1938

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Warden Murchison was shot and killed while patrolling the King Ranch for illegal poachers. The incident occurred near the line between Kleberg County and Jim Wells County. The suspect fled to Mexico and never returned to face trial.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 73rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 20, 2011

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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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Dawson R. Murchison

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